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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Tangipahoa Parish
Tangipahoa Parish sits within the Gulf Coastal Plain (MLRA 133C) region. Elevation averages about 117 feet.
Temperatures in Tangipahoa Parish range from a January mean low of 40°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 64.8 inches.
Tangipahoa Parish ran 816 farms, 86,842 acres of farmland, and 25,083 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: milk, cattle, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Corn |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Tangipahoa Parish.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
805 W Oak St, Amite, LA 70422
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Tangipahoa Parish
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 33% of farmland in Tangipahoa Parish, about 28,389 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in May. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Tangipahoa Parish
Farms in Tangipahoa Parish average 106 acres, and about 39% are small operations. Roughly 25% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 1,187 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Tangipahoa Parish
With cattle and milk in the mix in Tangipahoa Parish, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage (dairies); and cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Tangipahoa Parish Operations
Based on Tangipahoa Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP provides critical irrigation system improvements for strawberry operations and pasture enhancement for dairy farms. CSP supports sustainable practices in the parish's diverse agricultural systems including cover cropping and integrated pest management.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, and St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Tangipahoa Parish
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Louisiana guide: Louisiana Farm Programs Guide
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